EP3221231B1 - Applicator for applying a cosmetic, make-up or care product - Google Patents

Applicator for applying a cosmetic, make-up or care product Download PDF

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EP3221231B1
EP3221231B1 EP15798095.4A EP15798095A EP3221231B1 EP 3221231 B1 EP3221231 B1 EP 3221231B1 EP 15798095 A EP15798095 A EP 15798095A EP 3221231 B1 EP3221231 B1 EP 3221231B1
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Audrey THENIN
Antoine Lebrun
Pauline PRADE
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A45D34/042—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D34/045—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/262—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D40/00—Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
    • A45D40/26—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball
    • A45D40/262—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D40/265—Appliances specially adapted for applying pasty paint, e.g. using roller, using a ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
    • A46B5/02—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware specially shaped for holding by the hand
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
    • A46B5/02—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware specially shaped for holding by the hand
    • A46B5/021—Grips or handles specially adapted to conform to the hand
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/02—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
    • A46B9/021—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups arranged like in cosmetics brushes, e.g. mascara, nail polish, eye shadow
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25G—HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS
    • B25G1/00—Handle constructions
    • B25G1/10—Handle constructions characterised by material or shape
    • B25G1/102—Handle constructions characterised by material or shape the shape being specially adapted to facilitate handling or improve grip
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/10—Details of applicators
    • A45D2200/1072—Eyeliners

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  • the present invention relates to applicators for the application of a cosmetic product, makeup or care, including eyeliner or nail polish or lip gloss on the eyelids, nails, skin, lips for example , as well as packaging and application devices including eyeliner.
  • EP 2 342 991 A1 discloses a cosmetic product applicator device with a body with a triangular cross section.
  • the makeup of the eyelids is a difficult operation to perform, which usually consists of drawing a line of eyeliner while holding the eyelid stretched, by moving the applicator member parallel to the eyelid and the eyelash fringe, a corner from the eyelid to the other.
  • This operation is relatively difficult to accomplish with a brush given the small size of the surface to be made and the necessary precision, and the kohl pencils are preferentially used by consumers.
  • the invention thus has, according to a first aspect, an applicator for applying an eyeliner as defined in claim 1:
  • the applicator according to the invention is equipped with a handle of a relatively long length relative to the support.
  • This handle has a sufficient length to rest by its distal portion on the inter-distal membrane between the thumb and forefinger, which can ensure a better wedging thereof, and thus improve the accuracy of the 'application.
  • the support is relatively short, which can facilitate makeup because the fingers resting on the handle are located closer to the applicator member, which allows a more precise guidance of the applicator member.
  • the support may extend over an apparent length L 2 greater than 7 mm, better still greater than 9 mm, being especially between 7 and 25 mm, better still between 8 and 20 mm.
  • apparent length of the support is meant the length of the portion of the support that is visible when the applicator as a whole is viewed from the side.
  • the apparent length of the support may result from the difference between the total length of the applicator, which is subtracted from the length of the handle and that of the applicator member.
  • the length L 1 is preferably between 40 and 90 mm, better between 50 and 80 mm.
  • the handle may have a greater width l of between 8 and 30 mm, better between 10 and 20 mm.
  • the largest width corresponds to the largest measurable transverse dimension over the entire length of the handle. It can be given for example by the diameter of a circle in which is inscribed the cross section of the handle. It can be located at the proximal end of the handle, the closest to the application member.
  • the ratio L 1 / l of the length L 1 of the handle on its greatest width 1 is preferably between 2 and 7, more preferably between 3 and 6.
  • the substantially triangular shape of the cross section promotes the grip of the handle between three fingers of one hand by the three-way clamp, between the thumb, forefinger and middle finger. Each finger can rest on a facet of the handle substantially flat or slightly curved, comfortably and stably.
  • the handle may have at least two transverse sections spaced from one another, of generally triangular general shape and at least one median cross section of shape other than substantially triangular.
  • each substantially triangular section is substantially isosceles or even equilateral.
  • the applicator may have a first transverse section, taken perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the applicator, of generally triangular general shape, located near the distal end of the applicator, that is to say near the support and the application body.
  • This substantially triangular section close to the applicator member makes it possible to grip the applicator between three fingers of the hand, one side resting on the middle finger and the other two being in contact with each other with the thumb and the thumb. other with the index.
  • the applicator is well wedged in the hand of the user without risk of inadvertent rotation.
  • the applicator may have a second generally triangular cross-sectional shape near the proximal end of the handle.
  • the presence at the proximal end of the handle of a substantially triangular section allows the satisfactory positioning of the applicator in the hand of the user, since the end of the handle can rest on the inter-distal membrane between the thumb and the 'index.
  • the handle can rest on this inter-distal membrane is by a facet, which can prevent the rotation of the handle in the hand, either by a ridge formed between two facets of the handle, which can allow the wedging of the handle on the hand, by a certain effect of depression of this edge in the hollow of the membrane.
  • the choice between these positions may depend on the user, in search of maximum comfort to the application.
  • the two cross sections of generally triangular general shape can be angularly offset relative to each other.
  • the angular offset may be between 40 and 80 °, being for example of the order of 60 °, so that the vertices of the triangles of the two substantially triangular general shape sections are staggered in a homogeneous and regular manner.
  • the handle of the applicator according to the invention may have a twisted appearance, given this angular offset.
  • the handle may have at least three facets defining the cross section of generally triangular general shape, these facets being non-parallel to the longitudinal axis X of the applicator. These facets can be inclined inwardly away from the distal end of the handle, which can promote the support of the fingers on these facets prevent their sliding towards the support.
  • the facets may each be symmetrical with respect to a median plane containing the longitudinal axis X of the applicator. When the handle is viewed from the side, substantially parallel to the side defined by a facet, this facet may appear to be curved and concave outwardly.
  • the handle has at least six facets nested head-to-tail around the longitudinal axis X of the applicator.
  • the bases of three of the facets may be located on the distal end of the neck, and the bases of the other three facets may be located on the proximal end of the neck.
  • the handle may comprise a narrowed intermediate portion. This portion may be located about 1/3 L 1 of the distal end and 2/3 L 1 of the proximal end.
  • the two cross sections of generally triangular general shape are preferably angularly offset relative to each other, especially 60 °.
  • the two sections may be of different sizes, the section at the proximal end of the handle being smaller than that at the distal end of the handle.
  • the handle may comprise a narrowed intermediate portion.
  • the applicator may comprise one or the other of the characteristics described above, alone or in combination.
  • the applicator member may be a flocked elastomer tip, a brush, a felt, a foam tip, an injected pen, flocked or not. It is preferably flexible, comprising for example a body made of a thermoplastic elastomer. In the case of a felt, it preferably comprises fibers oriented longitudinally and interconnected. The product can diffuse by capillarity within the application member, because of its porosity. It may be fibers made of thermoplastic material, in particular acrylic polymer, polyester or polyamide. The fibers may be of less than 1 denier, preferably between 0.5 and 0.9 denier, in particular 0.7 denier (approximately 9 microns). The fibers may be Nylon®.
  • the applicator member may have, over at least a portion of its length, a non-symmetrical cross section of revolution. This allows a more or less fine line depending on the orientation of the applicator member relative to the direction of movement relative to the eyelid.
  • the dimensions of the applicator member are such that the maximum thickness of the product line drawn on the skin is preferably less than or equal to 5 mm, better still less than or equal to 3 mm, when the applicator member is moved perpendicular to the skin. Depending on the orientation of the applicator member relative to the eyelid, one can for example vary the thickness of the line.
  • the applicator member may be fixed by any means on the support, for example forcibly inserted in a corresponding housing provided at the end of the support.
  • the applicator member is an applicator tip, with or without the end of a spatula or an enlarged head as described in the application.
  • FR 2 933 281 is an applicator tip, with or without the end of a spatula or an enlarged head as described in the application.
  • the applicator tip may comprise an attachment piece to the applicator support which is greater in diameter than the width of the fine line which is drawn by the applicator when the latter is moved while being oriented perpendicularly to the skin.
  • the handle can be made in the form of a closure cap of a container.
  • the support or the handle may be arranged to close, especially in a sealed manner, the container in the absence of use.
  • the handle may be made of a single material, for example by molding, or with overmolding of a second, softer material to facilitate gripping the handle.
  • the eyeliner may comprise an aqueous or organic solvent and a pigment, especially an iron oxide.
  • the eyeliner contains, for example, water, a pigment, especially iron oxide and / or a colorant, and polymers.
  • the invention further relates to a packaging and application device comprising a container containing the eyeliner to be applied, and an applicator according to the invention, as defined above.
  • the container may optionally include a ball for homogenizing its contents by shaking the container.
  • the capacity of the container is for example between 1 and 6 ml.
  • the applicator member is supplied with product by dipping in the container or, alternatively, the supply of the product application surface is made by capillarity through the applicator member, as is the case with the felts. writing.
  • the product in particular the eyeliner, may be contained in a reservoir disposed inside the handle, the applicator thereby forming an eyeliner applicator pen.
  • the application member is preferably internally porous, elongated, being fed with eyeliner by the reservoir.
  • the applicator may comprise a plug which is fixed for example by snapping, screwing or friction in the handle of the applicator and which is used for mounting on the neck of the container.
  • the applicator member is supplied with product by its proximal end and the product can spread longitudinally in the applicator member until reaching the portion intended to come into contact with the skin.
  • the applicator member has a base which serves to fix it on the support and a point which serves for application, coming into contact with the skin to deposit eyeliner which impregnates the felt felt. implementing body.
  • the invention further relates to a process for making up the eyelid, in which an applicator or a device according to the invention is used to draw a line on the eyelid.
  • an applicator or a device according to the invention is used to draw a line on the eyelid.
  • the orientation of the applicator member, in particular the applicator tip, relative to the eyelid and the gripping surface can be modified.
  • the user can position the handle with a desired orientation relative to the eyelid, depending on the thickness of the line to be made on the eyelid.
  • the device 1 for packaging and application represented on the Figures 1 to 6 comprises a container 2 containing the eyeliner to be applied and an applicator 3, which, if not used to apply the product, can be mounted on the container 2 to close it, as illustrated in FIG. figure 1 , and separable from the container for applying the product, as illustrated in figure 2 .
  • the applicator 3 extends along a rectilinear longitudinal axis X.
  • the container 2 comprises for example a threaded neck on which can be screwed the applicator 3, the latter comprising a support 5 carrying an applicator member 6, consisting of an applicator tip.
  • the applicator member 6 may be made in various ways, with a shape that allows the user to draw a more or less thick line depending on the orientation of the application. the applicator member 6 relative to the eyelid and the direction of movement thereon.
  • the applicator member 6 may be formed by a felt tip or by a tip made of an elastomeric material, which may or may not be flocked at its distal end. Examples of suitable application members are described in particular in the publications FR 2 933 281 , FR 2 947 702 , FR 2,890,296 and US 7,077,592 .
  • the applicator 3 comprises a handle 10 defining a gripping surface allowing the user to hold the applicator during the application of the product.
  • the handle 10 comprises at least two transverse sections spaced apart from each other, generally of substantially triangular shape.
  • the applicator thus has a first transverse section taken perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the applicator of generally triangular general shape, which is located closer to the distal end 10a of the handle, that is to say closer of the support 5 and the applicator member 6.
  • the handle thus has three facets 11a arranged to define the first cross section of generally triangular general shape.
  • the facets 11a are non-parallel to the longitudinal axis X of the applicator, being inclined at an angle ⁇ which is variable with respect to the axis X, as illustrated in FIG. figure 4a .
  • Their inclination favors the support of the fingers on the facets and prevents them from sliding towards the support 5.
  • the angle of inclination ⁇ can be of the order of 12 ° at the distal end of the handle 10.
  • the container 2 has a shoulder 2a of substantially triangular shape also.
  • the applicator has a second cross section taken perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis X of substantially triangular general shape, which is located closer to the proximal end of the applicator.
  • the handle thus has three facets 11b arranged so as to define the cross section of generally triangular general shape.
  • the facets 11a and 11b are each symmetrical with respect to a median plane containing the longitudinal axis X of the applicator.
  • the six facets 11a and 11b of the handle 10 are arranged nested around the longitudinal axis X of the applicator.
  • the bases of the three facets 11b are located on the side of the proximal end 10b of the handle, and the bases of the other three facets 11a are located on the side of the distal end 10a of the handle.
  • the handle 10 further comprises a narrowed intermediate portion 14, located in the example described at about 1/3 L 1 of the proximal end and about 2/3 L 1 of the distal end, L 1 denoting the length of the handle.
  • the handle thus has at least one intermediate cross section of shape other than substantially triangular, which is located along the longitudinal axis X of the applicator between the two cross sections of generally triangular general shape.
  • the two cross sections of substantially triangular general shape are angularly offset relative to each other.
  • the angular offset is 60 °, so that the vertices of the triangles of the two sections of substantially triangular general shape are staggered in a homogeneous and regular manner, as can be seen in the figures.
  • the handle of the applicator according to the invention has a twisted appearance.
  • the handle 10 houses a plug 13 at its proximal end 10b, visible more particularly on the Figures 3a, 3b and 6 . It is fixed to the handle 10 by snapping, by cooperation of an annular bead with a corresponding annular groove of the handle.
  • L 2 being the apparent length of the support measured along the longitudinal axis X of the applicator, the ratio L 1 / L 2 is greater than 2, better than 3. This ratio may in particular be between 2 and 7, or even between 3 and 6.
  • the apparent length L 2 is in the example described of the order of 20 mm.
  • the length L 1 is in the example described of the order of 85 mm.
  • the handle has a greater width l which is in the example described of the order of 15 mm. This larger width is here at the distal end 10a of the handle, the closest to the application member 6.
  • the ratio L 1 / l of the length L 1 of the handle on its greatest width 1 is in the example described of the order of 5.
  • the handle comprises snap-fastening reliefs 15 on its inner surface, intended for fixing the support 5 in the handle 10.
  • the handle comprises three reliefs 15 each arranged at 120 ° one of the other, and near its distal end 10a, as illustrated.
  • the support 5 comprises a rod 5a which supports at its distal end the applicator member 6 and at its proximal end a fixing end 5b to the handle 10, as can be seen on the Figures 7 and 8 .
  • This fixing end 5b ends with a triangular collar 5c.
  • the container 2 houses a perforated open-ended sleeve 8, from which the applicator member 6 can be passed a short distance to be loaded with the product P contained in the container.
  • a perforated open-ended sleeve 8 from which the applicator member 6 can be passed a short distance to be loaded with the product P contained in the container.
  • the container can be given various shapes, for example an elongate shape of generally constant outer cross section, which is triangular in the embodiment of the invention.
  • Figures 1 to 6 and in that of Figures 7 to 12 .
  • the container is of a non-constant shape as one moves along the longitudinal axis X of the device.
  • the cross section of the container is substantially triangular in shape at its connection to the handle, and circular to the bottom of the container.
  • the container 2 is separated from the applicator 3 during the application of the product.
  • the container 2 remains integral with the applicator member during the application of the product, the applicator member 6 being for example supplied with product by an internal channel from the container 2, the latter being able to be provided with a pump, or a free tank or with a soaked pad for a capillary supply, or any other system for forcing the product to flow through the aforementioned inner channel to reach the application surface.
  • the applicator member 6 being for example supplied with product by an internal channel from the container 2, the latter being able to be provided with a pump, or a free tank or with a soaked pad for a capillary supply, or any other system for forcing the product to flow through the aforementioned inner channel to reach the application surface.
  • the supply of the application surface can still be done through the porosity of the applicator member, by capillarity, through it.
  • the applicator tip may be a felt, flocked or not, a sintered, a brush or a flocked tip.
  • the applicator tip has a single, rounded tip.
  • the applicator tip is "bi-trait", with two vertices making it possible to draw two lines simultaneously.

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La présente invention concerne les applicateurs pour l'application d'un produit cosmétique, de maquillage ou de soin, notamment d'eyeliner ou de vernis à ongles ou de brillant à lèvres sur les paupières, les ongles, la peau, les lèvres par exemple, ainsi que les dispositifs de conditionnement et d'application notamment d'eyeliner.The present invention relates to applicators for the application of a cosmetic product, makeup or care, including eyeliner or nail polish or lip gloss on the eyelids, nails, skin, lips for example , as well as packaging and application devices including eyeliner.

On connaît par le modèle d'utilité DE 20 2011 104 712 U1 un stylo pour écrire ou appliquer un produit cosmétique, dont le manche est incurvé pour se conformer à la forme de la main, comportant une première surface de guidage pour supporter une surface intérieure de la main et une deuxième surface de guidage pour y passer un doigt.We know by the utility model DE 20 2011 104 712 U1 a pen for writing or applying a cosmetic product, whose handle is curved to conform to the shape of the hand, having a first guide surface for supporting an inner surface of the hand and a second guide surface for passing a finger .

EP 2 342 991 A1 décrit un dispositif applicateur de produit cosmétique avec un corps avec une section transversale de forme triangulaire. EP 2 342 991 A1 discloses a cosmetic product applicator device with a body with a triangular cross section.

Le maquillage des paupières est une opération difficile à réaliser, qui consiste généralement à tracer un trait d'eyeliner en tenant la paupière étirée, en déplaçant l'organe d'application parallèlement à la paupière et à la frange de cils, d'un coin de la paupière à l'autre. Cette opération est relativement difficile à accomplir avec un pinceau compte-tenu de la petitesse de la surface à maquiller et de la précision nécessaire, et les crayons khôl sont préférentiellement utilisés par les consommateurs.The makeup of the eyelids is a difficult operation to perform, which usually consists of drawing a line of eyeliner while holding the eyelid stretched, by moving the applicator member parallel to the eyelid and the eyelash fringe, a corner from the eyelid to the other. This operation is relatively difficult to accomplish with a brush given the small size of the surface to be made and the necessary precision, and the kohl pencils are preferentially used by consumers.

Des applicateurs ont été proposés pour tenter de rendre cette opération plus facile, en essayant d'améliorer la tenue de l'organe d'application par l'utilisateur. Malgré la grande diversité des applicateurs qui ont pu être proposés, cette opération de maquillage reste délicate.Applicators have been proposed to try to make this operation easier, trying to improve the holding of the application member by the user. Despite the great diversity of applicators that have been proposed, this makeup operation remains delicate.

Il existe par conséquent un besoin pour faciliter cette opération sans pour autant nuire à la qualité du maquillage réalisé.There is therefore a need to facilitate this operation without impairing the quality of makeup performed.

L'invention a ainsi pour objet, selon un premier de ses aspects, un applicateur pour appliquer un eyeliner tel que défini dans la revendication 1. :
L'applicateur selon l'invention est équipé d'un manche d'une longueur relativement importante par rapport au support. Ce manche a une longueur suffisante pour reposer par son partie distale sur la membrane inter-distale entre le pouce et l'index, ce qui peut permettre d'assurer un meilleur calage de celui-ci, et donc d'améliorer la précision de l'application.The invention thus has, according to a first aspect, an applicator for applying an eyeliner as defined in claim 1:
The applicator according to the invention is equipped with a handle of a relatively long length relative to the support. This handle has a sufficient length to rest by its distal portion on the inter-distal membrane between the thumb and forefinger, which can ensure a better wedging thereof, and thus improve the accuracy of the 'application.

En outre, le support est relativement court, ce qui peut faciliter le maquillage car les doigts qui reposent sur le manche sont situés plus près de l'organe d'application, ce qui permet un guidage plus précis de l'organe d'application.In addition, the support is relatively short, which can facilitate makeup because the fingers resting on the handle are located closer to the applicator member, which allows a more precise guidance of the applicator member.

Le support peut s'étendre sur une longueur apparente L2 supérieure 7 mm, mieux supérieure à 9 mm, étant notamment comprise entre 7 et 25 mm, mieux entre 8 et 20 mm.The support may extend over an apparent length L 2 greater than 7 mm, better still greater than 9 mm, being especially between 7 and 25 mm, better still between 8 and 20 mm.

Par « longueur apparente du support », on entend la longueur de la partie du support qui est visible lorsque l'applicateur dans son ensemble est observé de côté. La longueur apparente du support peut résulter de la différence entre la longueur totale de l'applicateur, à laquelle est soustraite la longueur du manche et celle de l'organe d'application.By "apparent length of the support" is meant the length of the portion of the support that is visible when the applicator as a whole is viewed from the side. The apparent length of the support may result from the difference between the total length of the applicator, which is subtracted from the length of the handle and that of the applicator member.

La longueur L1 est comprise de préférence entre 40 et 90 mm, mieux entre 50 et 80 mm.The length L 1 is preferably between 40 and 90 mm, better between 50 and 80 mm.

Le manche peut avoir une plus grande largeur l comprise entre 8 et 30 mm, mieux entre 10 et 20 mm. La plus grande largeur correspond à la plus grande dimension transversale mesurable sur toute la longueur du manche. Elle peut être donnée par exemple par le diamètre d'un cercle dans lequel est inscrite la section transversale du manche. Elle peut être située à l'extrémité proximale du manche, la plus proche de l'organe d'application..The handle may have a greater width l of between 8 and 30 mm, better between 10 and 20 mm. The largest width corresponds to the largest measurable transverse dimension over the entire length of the handle. It can be given for example by the diameter of a circle in which is inscribed the cross section of the handle. It can be located at the proximal end of the handle, the closest to the application member.

Le ratio L1/l de la longueur L1 du manche sur sa plus grande largeur l est de préférence compris entre 2 et 7, mieux entre 3 et 6.The ratio L 1 / l of the length L 1 of the handle on its greatest width 1 is preferably between 2 and 7, more preferably between 3 and 6.

La forme sensiblement triangulaire de la section transversale favorise la prise du manche entre trois doigts d'une main par la pince tridigitale, entre le pouce, l'index et le majeur. Chaque doigt peut reposer sur une facette du manche sensiblement plane ou légèrement bombée, confortablement et de façon stable.The substantially triangular shape of the cross section promotes the grip of the handle between three fingers of one hand by the three-way clamp, between the thumb, forefinger and middle finger. Each finger can rest on a facet of the handle substantially flat or slightly curved, comfortably and stably.

Le manche peut présenter au moins deux sections transversales, distantes l'une de l'autre, de forme générale sensiblement triangulaire et au moins une section transversale médiane de forme autre que sensiblement triangulaire.The handle may have at least two transverse sections spaced from one another, of generally triangular general shape and at least one median cross section of shape other than substantially triangular.

De préférence, chaque section sensiblement triangulaire est sensiblement isocèle voire même équilatérale.Preferably, each substantially triangular section is substantially isosceles or even equilateral.

L'applicateur peut présenter une première section transversale, prise perpendiculairement à l'axe longitudinal X de l'applicateur, de forme générale sensiblement triangulaire, située près de l'extrémité distale de l'applicateur, c'est-à-dire près du support et de l'organe d'application. La présence de cette section sensiblement triangulaire proche de l'organe d'application permet la préhension de l'applicateur entre trois doigts de la main, un côté reposant sur le majeur et les deux autres étant en contact l'un avec le pouce et l'autre avec l'index. Ainsi, l'applicateur est bien calé dans la main de l'utilisateur sans risque de rotation intempestive.The applicator may have a first transverse section, taken perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the applicator, of generally triangular general shape, located near the distal end of the applicator, that is to say near the support and the application body. The presence of this substantially triangular section close to the applicator member makes it possible to grip the applicator between three fingers of the hand, one side resting on the middle finger and the other two being in contact with each other with the thumb and the thumb. other with the index. Thus, the applicator is well wedged in the hand of the user without risk of inadvertent rotation.

En outre, l'applicateur peut présenter une deuxième section transversale de forme générale sensiblement triangulaire située près de l'extrémité proximale du manche. La présence à l'extrémité proximale du manche d'une section sensiblement triangulaire permet le positionnement satisfaisant de l'applicateur dans la main de l'utilisateur, car l'extrémité du manche peut reposer sur la membrane inter-distale entre le pouce et l'index. Le manche peut reposer sur cette membrane inter-distale soit par une facette, ce qui peut empêcher la rotation du manche dans la main, soit par une arête ménagée entre deux facettes du manche, ce qui peut permettre le calage du manche sur la main, par un certain effet d'enfoncement de cette arête dans le creux de la membrane. Le choix entre ces positions peut dépendre de l'utilisateur, dans la recherche d'un confort maximal à l'application.In addition, the applicator may have a second generally triangular cross-sectional shape near the proximal end of the handle. The presence at the proximal end of the handle of a substantially triangular section allows the satisfactory positioning of the applicator in the hand of the user, since the end of the handle can rest on the inter-distal membrane between the thumb and the 'index. The handle can rest on this inter-distal membrane is by a facet, which can prevent the rotation of the handle in the hand, either by a ridge formed between two facets of the handle, which can allow the wedging of the handle on the hand, by a certain effect of depression of this edge in the hollow of the membrane. The choice between these positions may depend on the user, in search of maximum comfort to the application.

Les deux sections transversales de forme générale sensiblement triangulaire peuvent être décalées angulairement l'une par rapport à l'autre. Le décalage angulaire peut être compris entre 40 et 80°, étant par exemple de l'ordre de 60°, de manière à ce que les sommets des triangles des deux sections de forme générale sensiblement triangulaire soient décalés de manière homogène et régulière. Ainsi, le manche de l'applicateur selon l'invention peut présenter un aspect vrillé, compte tenu de ce décalage angulaire.The two cross sections of generally triangular general shape can be angularly offset relative to each other. The angular offset may be between 40 and 80 °, being for example of the order of 60 °, so that the vertices of the triangles of the two substantially triangular general shape sections are staggered in a homogeneous and regular manner. Thus, the handle of the applicator according to the invention may have a twisted appearance, given this angular offset.

Le manche peut présenter au moins trois facettes définissant la section transversale de forme générale sensiblement triangulaire, ces facettes étant non parallèles à l'axe longitudinal X de l'applicateur. Ces facettes peuvent être inclinées vers l'intérieur en éloignement de l'extrémité distale du manche, ce qui peut favoriser l'appui des doigts sur ces facettes éviter leur glissement en direction du support. Les facettes peuvent être chacune symétrique par rapport à un plan médian contenant l'axe longitudinal X de l'applicateur. Lorsque le manche est observé de côté, de façon sensiblement parallèle au côté défini par une facette, cette facette peut apparaître être incurvée et concave vers l'extérieur.The handle may have at least three facets defining the cross section of generally triangular general shape, these facets being non-parallel to the longitudinal axis X of the applicator. These facets can be inclined inwardly away from the distal end of the handle, which can promote the support of the fingers on these facets prevent their sliding towards the support. The facets may each be symmetrical with respect to a median plane containing the longitudinal axis X of the applicator. When the handle is viewed from the side, substantially parallel to the side defined by a facet, this facet may appear to be curved and concave outwardly.

Le manche présente au moins six facettes imbriquées tête-bêche autour de l'axe longitudinal X de l'applicateur. Les bases de trois des facettes peuvent être situées du côté de l'extrémité distale du manche, et les bases des trois autres facettes être situées du côté de l'extrémité proximale du manche.The handle has at least six facets nested head-to-tail around the longitudinal axis X of the applicator. The bases of three of the facets may be located on the distal end of the neck, and the bases of the other three facets may be located on the proximal end of the neck.

Le manche peut comporter une portion intermédiaire rétrécie. Cette portion peut être située à environ 1/3 L1 de l'extrémité distale et 2/3 L1 de l'extrémité proximale.The handle may comprise a narrowed intermediate portion. This portion may be located about 1/3 L 1 of the distal end and 2/3 L 1 of the proximal end.

L'invention a encore pour objet, indépendamment ou en combinaison avec ce qui précède, un applicateur pour appliquer un eyeliner, s'étendant selon un axe longitudinal X rectiligne, et comportant :

  • un organe d'application, notamment une pointe applicatrice,
  • un support portant l'organe d'application,
  • un manche définissant une surface de préhension permettant à l'utilisateur de tenir l'applicateur lors de l'application du produit, le manche présentant au moins deux sections transversales distantes l'une de l'autre, chacune de forme générale sensiblement triangulaire, et au moins une section transversale intermédiaire de forme autre que sensiblement triangulaire.
The invention also relates, independently or in combination with the foregoing, to an applicator for applying an eyeliner, extending along a rectilinear longitudinal axis X, and comprising:
  • an application member, in particular an applicator tip,
  • a support carrying the application member,
  • a handle defining a gripping surface allowing the user to hold the applicator during the application of the product, the handle having at least two transverse sections spaced apart from each other, each of substantially triangular general shape, and at least one intermediate cross section of shape other than substantially triangular.

Les deux sections transversales de forme générale sensiblement triangulaire sont de préférence décalées angulairement l'une par rapport à l'autre, notamment de 60°. Les deux sections peuvent être de tailles différentes, la section à l'extrémité proximale du manche étant plus petite que celle à l'extrémité distale du manche. En outre, le manche peut comporter une portion intermédiaire rétrécie. Par ailleurs, l'applicateur peut comporter l'une ou l'autre des caractéristiques décrites précédemment, seules ou en combinaison.The two cross sections of generally triangular general shape are preferably angularly offset relative to each other, especially 60 °. The two sections may be of different sizes, the section at the proximal end of the handle being smaller than that at the distal end of the handle. In addition, the handle may comprise a narrowed intermediate portion. Moreover, the applicator may comprise one or the other of the characteristics described above, alone or in combination.

L'organe d'application peut être un embout floqué en élastomère, un pinceau, un feutre, un embout en mousse, une plume injectée, floquée ou non. Il est de préférence souple, comportant par exemple un corps en un élastomère thermoplastique. Dans le cas d'un feutre, il comporte de préférence des fibres orientées longitudinalement et liées entre elles. Le produit peut diffuser par capillarité au sein de l'organe d'application, du fait de sa porosité. Il peut s'agir de fibres en matière thermoplastique, notamment en polymère acrylique, en polyester ou polyamide. Les fibres peuvent être de titre inférieur à 1 denier, de préférence compris entre 0,5 et 0,9 deniers, notamment 0,7 deniers (soit 9 microns environ). Les fibres peuvent être en Nylon®.The applicator member may be a flocked elastomer tip, a brush, a felt, a foam tip, an injected pen, flocked or not. It is preferably flexible, comprising for example a body made of a thermoplastic elastomer. In the case of a felt, it preferably comprises fibers oriented longitudinally and interconnected. The product can diffuse by capillarity within the application member, because of its porosity. It may be fibers made of thermoplastic material, in particular acrylic polymer, polyester or polyamide. The fibers may be of less than 1 denier, preferably between 0.5 and 0.9 denier, in particular 0.7 denier (approximately 9 microns). The fibers may be Nylon®.

L'organe d'application peut présenter, sur au moins une partie de sa longueur, une section transversale non symétrique de révolution. Cela permet de réaliser un trait plus ou moins fin selon l'orientation de l'organe d'application par rapport à la direction de déplacement relativement à la paupière.The applicator member may have, over at least a portion of its length, a non-symmetrical cross section of revolution. This allows a more or less fine line depending on the orientation of the applicator member relative to the direction of movement relative to the eyelid.

Les dimensions de l'organe d'application sont telles que l'épaisseur maximale du trait de produit tracé sur la peau est de préférence inférieure ou égale à 5 mm, mieux inférieure ou égale à 3 mm, lorsque l'organe d'application est déplacé perpendiculairement à la peau. Selon l'orientation de l'organe d'application relativement à la paupière, on peut par exemple faire varier l'épaisseur du trait.The dimensions of the applicator member are such that the maximum thickness of the product line drawn on the skin is preferably less than or equal to 5 mm, better still less than or equal to 3 mm, when the applicator member is moved perpendicular to the skin. Depending on the orientation of the applicator member relative to the eyelid, one can for example vary the thickness of the line.

L'organe d'application peut être fixé par tout moyen sur le support, par exemple inséré à force dans un logement correspondant prévu à l'extrémité du support.The applicator member may be fixed by any means on the support, for example forcibly inserted in a corresponding housing provided at the end of the support.

De préférence, l'organe d'application est une pointe applicatrice, étant munie ou non en extrémité d'une spatule ou d'une tête élargie comme décrit dans la demande FR 2 933 281 .Preferably, the applicator member is an applicator tip, with or without the end of a spatula or an enlarged head as described in the application. FR 2 933 281 .

La pointe applicatrice peut comporter un embout de fixation au support de l'applicateur qui est de diamètre supérieur à la largeur du trait fin qui est tracé par l'applicateur lorsque celui-ci est déplacé en étant orienté perpendiculairement à la peau.The applicator tip may comprise an attachment piece to the applicator support which is greater in diameter than the width of the fine line which is drawn by the applicator when the latter is moved while being oriented perpendicularly to the skin.

Le manche peut être réalisé sous la forme d'un capot de fermeture d'un récipient. Le support ou le manche peut être agencé pour fermer, notamment de manière étanche, le récipient en l'absence d'utilisation.The handle can be made in the form of a closure cap of a container. The support or the handle may be arranged to close, especially in a sealed manner, the container in the absence of use.

Le manche peut être réalisé dans un matériau unique, par exemple par moulage, ou avec un surmoulage d'un second matériau plus souple permettant de faciliter la préhension du manche.The handle may be made of a single material, for example by molding, or with overmolding of a second, softer material to facilitate gripping the handle.

L'eyeliner peut comporter un solvant aqueux ou organique et un pigment, notamment un oxyde de fer. L'eyeliner contient par exemple de l'eau, un pigment, notamment de l'oxyde de fer et/ou un colorant, et des polymères.The eyeliner may comprise an aqueous or organic solvent and a pigment, especially an iron oxide. The eyeliner contains, for example, water, a pigment, especially iron oxide and / or a colorant, and polymers.

L'invention a encore pour objet un dispositif de conditionnement et d'application comportant un récipient contenant l'eye-liner à appliquer, et un applicateur selon l'invention, tel que défini ci-dessus.The invention further relates to a packaging and application device comprising a container containing the eyeliner to be applied, and an applicator according to the invention, as defined above.

Le récipient peut comporter le cas échéant une bille permettant d'homogénéiser son contenu en secouant le récipient.The container may optionally include a ball for homogenizing its contents by shaking the container.

La contenance du récipient est par exemple comprise entre 1 et 6 ml.The capacity of the container is for example between 1 and 6 ml.

L'organe d'application est alimenté en produit par trempage dans le récipient ou en variante l'alimentation de la surface d'application en produit se fait par capillarité à travers l'organe d'application, à l'instar des feutres d'écriture.The applicator member is supplied with product by dipping in the container or, alternatively, the supply of the product application surface is made by capillarity through the applicator member, as is the case with the felts. writing.

Dans une telle variante de réalisation, le produit, notamment l'eyeliner, peut être contenu dans un réservoir disposé à l'intérieur du manche, l'applicateur formant ainsi un stylo applicateur d'eyeliner. Dans ce cas, l'organe d'application est de préférence intérieurement poreux, de forme allongée, étant alimenté en eyeliner par le réservoir. L'applicateur peut comporter un bouchon qui se fixe par exemple par encliquetage, vissage ou friction dans le manche de l'applicateur et qui sert au montage sur le col du récipient.In such an alternative embodiment, the product, in particular the eyeliner, may be contained in a reservoir disposed inside the handle, the applicator thereby forming an eyeliner applicator pen. In this case, the application member is preferably internally porous, elongated, being fed with eyeliner by the reservoir. The applicator may comprise a plug which is fixed for example by snapping, screwing or friction in the handle of the applicator and which is used for mounting on the neck of the container.

Dans cet exemple, l'organe d'application est alimenté en produit par son extrémité proximale et le produit peut se diffuser longitudinalement dans l'organe d'application jusqu'à atteindre la portion destinée à venir en contact avec la peau. L'organe d'application présente dans ce cas une base qui sert à la fixation sur le support et une pointe qui sert à l'application, en venant au contact de la peau pour y déposer de l'eyeliner qui imprègne le feutre de l'organe d'application.In this example, the applicator member is supplied with product by its proximal end and the product can spread longitudinally in the applicator member until reaching the portion intended to come into contact with the skin. In this case, the applicator member has a base which serves to fix it on the support and a point which serves for application, coming into contact with the skin to deposit eyeliner which impregnates the felt felt. implementing body.

L'invention a encore pour objet un procédé de maquillage de la paupière, dans lequel on utilise un applicateur ou un dispositif selon l'invention pour tracer un trait sur la paupière. On peut modifier au cours du maquillage l'orientation de l'organe d'application, notamment de la pointe applicatrice, relativement à la paupière et à la surface de préhension.The invention further relates to a process for making up the eyelid, in which an applicator or a device according to the invention is used to draw a line on the eyelid. During the make-up, the orientation of the applicator member, in particular the applicator tip, relative to the eyelid and the gripping surface can be modified.

L'utilisateur peut positionner le manche avec une orientation voulue relativement à la paupière, en fonction de l'épaisseur du trait à réaliser sur la paupière.The user can position the handle with a desired orientation relative to the eyelid, depending on the thickness of the line to be made on the eyelid.

L'invention pourra être mieux comprise à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre, d'exemples de mise en oeuvre non limitatifs de celle-ci, et à l'examen du dessin annexé, sur lequel :

  • les figures 1 et 2 sont des vues en perspective, respectivement en positions fermée et ouverte, d'un exemple de dispositif de conditionnement et d'application conforme à l'invention,
  • les figures 3a et 3b sont des vues en perspective du manche du dispositif des figures 1 et 2,
  • la figure 4a est une vue de côté de ce même manche,
  • les figures 4b et 4c sont des vues en coupe longitudinale dudit manche, respectivement selon IV B et IV C,
  • les figures 5a à 5c sont d'autres vues en perspective du manche du dispositif des figures 1 et 2,
  • la figure 6 est une vue du détail VI de la figure 4c,
  • la figure 7 est une vue en coupe longitudinale partielle d'une variante de réalisation,
  • la figure 8 en est une vue en perspective, en éclaté,
  • les figures 9a et 9b en sont des vues en perspective,
  • la figure 10a est une vue de côté de ce même dispositif,
  • les figures 10b et 10c sont des vues en coupe longitudinale respectivement selon X B et X C,
  • la figure 11 en est une coupe transversale selon XI-XI,
  • la figure 12 est une vue du détail XII de la figure 10,
  • les figures 13a à 13c sont des vues de côté d'une variante de réalisation,
  • la figure 14 en est une vue en perspective,
  • la figure 15 en est un vue de dessus selon XV de la figure 13b,
  • la figure 16 en est une coupe longitudinale selon XVI-XVI de la figure 13a,
  • la figure 17 est une vue du détail XVII de la figure 16, et
  • les figures 18 et 19 sont des vues en perspective, en éclaté, de l'applicateur des figures 13a à 17.
The invention will be better understood on reading the following detailed description, non-limiting examples of implementation thereof, and on examining the appended drawing, in which:
  • the Figures 1 and 2 are views in perspective, respectively in closed and open positions, of an exemplary packaging and application device according to the invention,
  • the Figures 3a and 3b are perspective views of the device handle Figures 1 and 2 ,
  • the figure 4a is a side view of that same sleeve,
  • the Figures 4b and 4c are views in longitudinal section of said handle, respectively along IV B and IV C,
  • the Figures 5a to 5c are other perspective views of the handle of the device Figures 1 and 2 ,
  • the figure 6 is a detail view VI of the figure 4c ,
  • the figure 7 is a partial longitudinal sectional view of an alternative embodiment,
  • the figure 8 is a perspective view, exploded,
  • the Figures 9a and 9b are perspective views,
  • the figure 10a is a side view of this same device,
  • the Figures 10b and 10c are views in longitudinal section respectively along XB and XC,
  • the figure 11 is a cross-section along XI-XI,
  • the figure 12 is a detail view XII of the figure 10 ,
  • the Figures 13a to 13c are side views of an alternative embodiment,
  • the figure 14 is a perspective view,
  • the figure 15 is a view from above according to XV of the figure 13b ,
  • the figure 16 is a longitudinal section according to XVI-XVI of the figure 13a ,
  • the figure 17 is a detail view XVII of the figure 16 , and
  • the Figures 18 and 19 are perspective views, exploded, of the applicator of the Figures 13a to 17 .

Le dispositif 1 de conditionnement et d'application représenté sur les figures 1 à 6 comporte un récipient 2 contenant l'eye-liner à appliquer et un applicateur 3, pouvant en l'absence d'utilisation pour appliquer le produit se monter sur le récipient 2 pour le fermer, comme illustré à la figure 1, et pouvant être séparé du récipient pour appliquer le produit, comme illustré à la figure 2. L'applicateur 3 s'étend selon un axe longitudinal X rectiligne.The device 1 for packaging and application represented on the Figures 1 to 6 comprises a container 2 containing the eyeliner to be applied and an applicator 3, which, if not used to apply the product, can be mounted on the container 2 to close it, as illustrated in FIG. figure 1 , and separable from the container for applying the product, as illustrated in figure 2 . The applicator 3 extends along a rectilinear longitudinal axis X.

Le récipient 2 comporte par exemple un col fileté sur lequel peut se visser l'applicateur 3, ce dernier comportant un support 5 portant un organe d'application 6, constitué par une pointe applicatrice.The container 2 comprises for example a threaded neck on which can be screwed the applicator 3, the latter comprising a support 5 carrying an applicator member 6, consisting of an applicator tip.

L'organe d'application 6 peut être réalisé de diverses façons, avec une forme qui permet à l'utilisateur de tracer un trait plus au moins épais selon l'orientation de l'organe d'application 6 par rapport à la paupière et la direction de déplacement sur celle-ci.The applicator member 6 may be made in various ways, with a shape that allows the user to draw a more or less thick line depending on the orientation of the application. the applicator member 6 relative to the eyelid and the direction of movement thereon.

L'organe d'application 6 peut être formé par un pointe feutre ou encore par un embout en un matériau élastomère, qui peut être ou non floqué à son extrémité distale. Des exemples d'organes d'application pouvant convenir sont décrits notamment dans les publications FR 2 933 281 , FR 2 947 702 , FR 2 890 296 et US 7 077 592 .The applicator member 6 may be formed by a felt tip or by a tip made of an elastomeric material, which may or may not be flocked at its distal end. Examples of suitable application members are described in particular in the publications FR 2 933 281 , FR 2 947 702 , FR 2,890,296 and US 7,077,592 .

L'applicateur 3 comporte un manche 10 définissant une surface de préhension permettant à l'utilisateur de tenir l'applicateur lors de l'application du produit.The applicator 3 comprises a handle 10 defining a gripping surface allowing the user to hold the applicator during the application of the product.

Le manche 10 comporte au moins deux sections transversales distantes l'une de l'autre, de forme générale sensiblement triangulaire.The handle 10 comprises at least two transverse sections spaced apart from each other, generally of substantially triangular shape.

L'applicateur comporte ainsi une première section transversale prise perpendiculairement à l'axe longitudinal X de l'applicateur de forme générale sensiblement triangulaire, laquelle est située plus près de l'extrémité distale 10a du manche, c'est-à-dire plus près du support 5 et de l'organe d'application 6. Le manche présente ainsi trois facettes 11a disposées de manière à définir la première section transversale de forme générale sensiblement triangulaire. Les facettes 11a sont non parallèles à l'axe longitudinal X de l'applicateur, étant inclinées d'un angle α variable par rapport à l'axe X, comme illustré sur la figure 4a. Leur inclinaison favorise l'appui des doigts sur Les facettes et évite leur glissement en direction du support 5. L'angle d'inclinaison α peut être de l'ordre de 12° à l'extrémité distale du manche 10.The applicator thus has a first transverse section taken perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the applicator of generally triangular general shape, which is located closer to the distal end 10a of the handle, that is to say closer of the support 5 and the applicator member 6. The handle thus has three facets 11a arranged to define the first cross section of generally triangular general shape. The facets 11a are non-parallel to the longitudinal axis X of the applicator, being inclined at an angle α which is variable with respect to the axis X, as illustrated in FIG. figure 4a . Their inclination favors the support of the fingers on the facets and prevents them from sliding towards the support 5. The angle of inclination α can be of the order of 12 ° at the distal end of the handle 10.

Le récipient 2 comporte un épaulement 2a de forme sensiblement triangulaire également.The container 2 has a shoulder 2a of substantially triangular shape also.

En outre, l'applicateur comporte une deuxième section transversale prise perpendiculairement à l'axe longitudinal X de forme générale sensiblement triangulaire, laquelle est située plus près de l'extrémité proximale de l'applicateur.In addition, the applicator has a second cross section taken perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis X of substantially triangular general shape, which is located closer to the proximal end of the applicator.

Le manche présente ainsi trois facettes 11b disposées de manière à définir la section transversale de forme générale sensiblement triangulaire.The handle thus has three facets 11b arranged so as to define the cross section of generally triangular general shape.

Les facettes 11a et 11b sont chacune symétriques par rapport à un plan médian contenant l'axe longitudinal X de l'applicateur.The facets 11a and 11b are each symmetrical with respect to a median plane containing the longitudinal axis X of the applicator.

Les six facettes 11a et 11b du manche 10 sont disposées imbriquées autour de l'axe longitudinal X de l'applicateur. Les bases des trois facettes 11b sont situées du côté de l'extrémité proximale 10b du manche, et les bases des trois autres facettes 11a sont situées du côté de l'extrémité distale 10a du manche.The six facets 11a and 11b of the handle 10 are arranged nested around the longitudinal axis X of the applicator. The bases of the three facets 11b are located on the side of the proximal end 10b of the handle, and the bases of the other three facets 11a are located on the side of the distal end 10a of the handle.

Le manche 10 comporte en outre une portion intermédiaire rétrécie 14, située dans l'exemple décrit à environ 1/3 L1 de l'extrémité proximale et à environ 2/3 L1 de l'extrémité distale, L1 désignant la longueur du manche. Le manche a ainsi au moins une section transversale intermédiaire de forme autre que sensiblement triangulaire, qui est située le long de l'axe longitudinal X de l'applicateur entre les deux sections transversales de forme générale sensiblement triangulaire.The handle 10 further comprises a narrowed intermediate portion 14, located in the example described at about 1/3 L 1 of the proximal end and about 2/3 L 1 of the distal end, L 1 denoting the length of the handle. The handle thus has at least one intermediate cross section of shape other than substantially triangular, which is located along the longitudinal axis X of the applicator between the two cross sections of generally triangular general shape.

Les deux sections transversales de forme générale sensiblement triangulaire sont décalées angulairement l'une par rapport à l'autre. Le décalage angulaire est de 60°, de manière à ce que les sommets des triangles des deux sections de forme générale sensiblement triangulaire soient décalés de manière homogène et régulière, comme on peut le voir sur les figures. Ainsi, le manche de l'applicateur selon l'invention a un aspect vrillé.The two cross sections of substantially triangular general shape are angularly offset relative to each other. The angular offset is 60 °, so that the vertices of the triangles of the two sections of substantially triangular general shape are staggered in a homogeneous and regular manner, as can be seen in the figures. Thus, the handle of the applicator according to the invention has a twisted appearance.

Le manche 10 loge un bouchon 13 à son extrémité proximale 10b, visible plus particulièrement sur les figures 3a, 3b et 6. Il est fixé au manche 10 par encliquetage, par coopération d'un bourrelet annulaire avec une gorge annulaire correspondante du manche.The handle 10 houses a plug 13 at its proximal end 10b, visible more particularly on the Figures 3a, 3b and 6 . It is fixed to the handle 10 by snapping, by cooperation of an annular bead with a corresponding annular groove of the handle.

L2 étant la longueur apparente du support mesurée selon l'axe longitudinal X de l'applicateur, le ratio L1/L2 est supérieur à 2, mieux supérieur à 3. Ce ratio peut notamment être compris entre 2 et 7, voire entre 3 et 6.L 2 being the apparent length of the support measured along the longitudinal axis X of the applicator, the ratio L 1 / L 2 is greater than 2, better than 3. This ratio may in particular be between 2 and 7, or even between 3 and 6.

La longueur apparente L2 est dans l'exemple décrit de l'ordre de 20 mm. La longueur L1 est dans l'exemple décrit de l'ordre de 85 mm.The apparent length L 2 is in the example described of the order of 20 mm. The length L 1 is in the example described of the order of 85 mm.

Le manche a une plus grande largeur l qui est dans l'exemple décrit de l'ordre de 15 mm.. Cette plus grande largeur se situe ici à l'extrémité distale 10a du manche, la plus proche de l'organe d'application 6.The handle has a greater width l which is in the example described of the order of 15 mm. This larger width is here at the distal end 10a of the handle, the closest to the application member 6.

Le ratio L1/l de la longueur L1 du manche sur sa plus grande largeur l est dans l'exemple décrit de l'ordre de 5.The ratio L 1 / l of the length L 1 of the handle on its greatest width 1 is in the example described of the order of 5.

Le manche comporte des reliefs d'encliquetage 15 sur sa surface intérieure, destinés à la fixation du support 5 dans le manche 10. Dans l'exemple de réalisation décrit, le manche comporte trois reliefs 15 disposés chacun à 120° l'un de l'autre, et à proximité de son extrémité distale 10a, comme illustré.The handle comprises snap-fastening reliefs 15 on its inner surface, intended for fixing the support 5 in the handle 10. In the embodiment described, the handle comprises three reliefs 15 each arranged at 120 ° one of the other, and near its distal end 10a, as illustrated.

Les structures du support, de l'organe d'application et du récipient seront décrites plus en détails en lien avec le mode de réalisation des figures 7 à 12, mais peuvent bien entendu être identiques pour le mode de réalisation des figures 1 à 6.The structures of the support, the applicator member and the container will be described in more detail in connection with the embodiment of the Figures 7 to 12 , but can of course be identical for the embodiment of the Figures 1 to 6 .

Le support 5 comporte une tige 5a qui supporte à son extrémité distale l'organe d'application 6 et à son extrémité proximale un embout de fixation 5b au manche 10, comme on peut le voir sur les figures 7 et 8. Cet embout de fixation 5b se termine par une collerette triangulaire 5c.The support 5 comprises a rod 5a which supports at its distal end the applicator member 6 and at its proximal end a fixing end 5b to the handle 10, as can be seen on the Figures 7 and 8 . This fixing end 5b ends with a triangular collar 5c.

Le récipient 2 loge une gaine ajourée 8 ouverte en bout, de laquelle peut dépasser l'organe d'application 6 d'une faible distance pour se charger avec le produit P contenu dans le récipient. Un exemple d'un tel agencement est divulgué notamment dans la publication FR 2 947 702 .The container 2 houses a perforated open-ended sleeve 8, from which the applicator member 6 can be passed a short distance to be loaded with the product P contained in the container. An example of such an arrangement is disclosed in particular in the publication FR 2 947 702 .

On peut donner au récipient diverses formes, par exemple une forme allongée de section transversale extérieure généralement constante, qui est triangulaire dans le mode de réalisation des figures 1 à 6, et dans celui des figures 7 à 12.The container can be given various shapes, for example an elongate shape of generally constant outer cross section, which is triangular in the embodiment of the invention. Figures 1 to 6 , and in that of Figures 7 to 12 .

Dans le mode de réalisation des figures 13a à 19, le récipient est d'une forme non constante lorsque l'on se déplace le long de l'axe longitudinal X du dispositif. La section transversale du récipient est de forme sensiblement triangulaire au niveau de son raccordement au manche, et de forme circulaire vers le fond du récipient.In the embodiment of Figures 13a to 19 , the container is of a non-constant shape as one moves along the longitudinal axis X of the device. The cross section of the container is substantially triangular in shape at its connection to the handle, and circular to the bottom of the container.

Dans les exemples de réalisation qui viennent d'être décrits, le récipient 2 est séparé de l'applicateur 3 lors de l'application du produit.In the embodiments which have just been described, the container 2 is separated from the applicator 3 during the application of the product.

En variante, le récipient 2 reste solidaire de l'organe d'application durant l'application du produit, l'organe d'application 6 étant par exemple alimenté en produit par un canal intérieur depuis le récipient 2, ce dernier pouvant être muni d'une pompe, ou encore d'un réservoir libre ou comportant un tampon imbibé permettant une alimentation par capillarité, ou de tout autre système permettant de forcer le produit à s'écouler par le canal intérieur précité pour atteindre la surface d'application.Alternatively, the container 2 remains integral with the applicator member during the application of the product, the applicator member 6 being for example supplied with product by an internal channel from the container 2, the latter being able to be provided with a pump, or a free tank or with a soaked pad for a capillary supply, or any other system for forcing the product to flow through the aforementioned inner channel to reach the application surface.

L'alimentation de la surface d'application peut encore se faire grâce à la porosité de l'organe d'application, par capillarité, à travers celui-ci.The supply of the application surface can still be done through the porosity of the applicator member, by capillarity, through it.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples qui viennent d'être décrits.Of course, the invention is not limited to the examples which have just been described.

En particulier, on peut combiner les caractéristiques des divers exemples illustrés au sein de variantes non illustrées, en particulier tant qu'ils tombent dans l'étendu de la protection, tel que défini dans les revendications. La pointe d'applicatrice peut être un feutre, floqué ou non, un fritté, un pinceau ou un embout floqué. De préférence, la pointe applicatrice a un unique sommet, arrondi. Dans une variante, la pointe d'applicatrice est « bi-trait », avec deux sommets permettant de tracer deux traits simultanément.In particular, the features of the various illustrated examples can be combined into non-illustrated variants, particularly as long as they fall within the scope of protection as defined in the claims. The applicator tip may be a felt, flocked or not, a sintered, a brush or a flocked tip. Preferably, the applicator tip has a single, rounded tip. In one variant, the applicator tip is "bi-trait", with two vertices making it possible to draw two lines simultaneously.

L'expression « comportant un » doit être comprise comme étant synonyme de « comprenant au moins un », sauf si le contraire est spécifié.The expression "comprising one" shall be understood as being synonymous with "comprising at least one" unless the contrary is specified.

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  1. An applicator (3) for applying an eyeliner, which extends along a rectilinear longitudinal axis (X) and comprises:
    - an applicator member (6), in particular an applicator tip,
    - a holder (5) carrying the applicator member (6), which extends along a visible length (L2) measured along the longitudinal axis (X) of the applicator,
    - a handle (10) defining a gripping surface enabling the user to hold the applicator during the application of the product, the handle (10) having at least one cross-section, taken perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis (X) of the applicator, of substantially triangular overall shape, and the handle extending along a length (L1) measured along the longitudinal axis (X) of the applicator,
    the L1/L2 ratio of the length of the handle (L1) to the visible length of the holder (L2) being greater than 2, the handle (10) having at least two spaced-apart cross-sections of substantially triangular overall shape, the two cross-sections of substantially triangular overall shape being angularly offset relative to one another.
  2. The applicator as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, the holder (5) extending along a visible length (L2) greater than 7 mm, better still greater than 9 mm.
  3. The applicator as claimed in either one of the preceding claims, the handle (10) extending along a length (L1) of between 40 and 90 mm, better still of between 50 and 80 mm.
  4. The applicator as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the greatest width (l) of the handle (10) is between 8 and 30 mm, better still between 10 and 20 mm.
  5. The applicator as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, the L1/l ratio of the length (L1) of the handle (10) to the greatest width (l) thereof being between 2 and 7, better still between 3 and 6.
  6. The applicator as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, the handle (10) having at least one intermediate cross-section with a shape other than substantially triangular.
  7. The applicator as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, the handle (10) having at least three facets (11a, 11b) arranged so as to define the cross-section of substantially triangular overall shape, said facets being nonparallel to the longitudinal axis (X) of the applicator.
  8. The applicator as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, the handle (10) having at least six facets (11a, 11b) interlocking top-to-tail around the longitudinal axis (X) of the applicator.
  9. The applicator as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, the handle (10) having a narrowed intermediate portion (14).
  10. A packaging and application device (1) comprising a container (2) containing an eyeliner to be applied and an applicator (3) as claimed in any one of the preceding claims.
  11. A method for making up the eyelid, wherein use is made of an applicator (3) or a device (1) as claimed in any one of the preceding claims to draw a line on the eyelid.
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